The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14) vs. Volvo XC90 D5 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (10 - 11)
€ 74,600

€ 46,500

€ 74,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Touareg V8 TDI is 0.5 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the Volvo XC90 D5.
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Volvo XC90 D5
67.3
76.4
86.9
70.2
74.7
83.1
76.4 in
Width
74.7 in
86.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
67.3 in
Height
70.2 in
113.9
188.8
112.5
189.3
188.8 in
Length
189.3 in
113.9 in
Wheelbase
112.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Volvo XC90 D5
5064 lb
Curb Weight
4833 lb
6437 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6063 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
4.56 %

General
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Volvo XC90 D5
7P
Generation
C
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Volvo XC90 D5
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
*CKD*
Engine Code
D5244T18
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
5
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
335 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 3900 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
335 hp
197 hp
Volvo XC90 D5
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
590 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo XC90 D5
Performance
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Volvo XC90 D5
150 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V8 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 D5
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15.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.53 lb/hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
15.12 lb/hp
24.53 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Volvo XC90 D5
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Touareg V8 TDI
26 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo XC90 D5
20 mpg
city
21 mpg
32 mpg
highway
35 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
580 mi
Range
509 mi
VW Touareg V8 TDI
580 mi
509 mi
Volvo XC90 D5
Environmental Impact
187.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
170.8 kWh
VW Touareg V8 TDI
187.2 kWh
170.8 kWh
Volvo XC90 D5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Volvo XC90 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1373 lb
Maximum Payload
1230 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft










46.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
52 cu ft